Five Favorite Foods at the Taste of Colorado

The Taste of Colorado has been slinging food in Civic Center Park in some form or another since 1984, when the main event was called the Festival of Mountain and Plain — resurrected from a festival of the same name in the late 1800s. Festival activities begin today at 11:30…

Dry Dock Opening a Second Taproom Inside Its North Aurora Brewery

Dry Dock Brewing has been running its 30,000-square-foot, forty-barrel production brewery and canning facility for 21 months in north Aurora, but co-owners Kevin DeLange and Michelle Reding are tired of keeping it to themselves. On Friday, September 12, they’ll open a somewhat rustic tasting room inside the former warehouse, with…

Reader: Show an ID When I’m on Medicare? No Thanks!

There are all kinds of happy hours in Denver, from the glitzy to the grim, the highbrow to the ‘hood. This week, Chris Utterback visited what could be the ultimate neighborhood bar, the Rosa Mia Inn, which is under new ownership but has the same old friendly vibe that dates…

The Denver Bagel Versus the New York Bagel

New York native Eden Myles has spent years in the bagel biz in Denver, so when Joshua Pollack opened Rosenberg’s Bagels & Delicatessen and started touting his authentic “New York” bagel, he got a rise out of Myles. See also: Joshua Pollack Is on a Roll With Rosenberg’s Bagels &…

Ten Top Culinary Events Over Labor Day Weekend in Denver

Labor Day is Monday, bringing with it a long weekend to celebrate the last days of summer. And there’s plenty to do both in the mountains and here in the city. A Taste of Colorado will be taking over Civic Center Park, you can head to the hills for a…

Dishes of DISH: Farm-Fresh Salad from Scratch Burrito

On Sunday, September 7, 2014, Westword will host its twentieth annual celebration of the Denver dining scene, DISH, in Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, where many of the favorite restaurants of Cafe Society writers and readers will be serving delectable dishes. Like Scratch Burrito and Happy Tap,…

Dishes of DISH: Tacos and Burritos from El Taco De Mexico

On Sunday, September 7, 2014, Westword will host its twentieth annual celebration of the Denver dining scene, DISH, in Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, where many of the favorite restaurants of Cafe Society writers and readers will be serving delectable dishes. El Taco De Mexico, perennial Best…

Dishes of DISH: Peruvian Cookies from Azucar Bakery

On Sunday, September 7, 2014, Westword will host its twentieth annual celebration of the Denver dining scene, DISH, in Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, where many of the favorite restaurants of Cafe Society writers and readers will be serving delectable dishes. South Broadway’s Azucar Bakery — our…

Dishes of DISH: Smoked Trout Snack from Lola

On Sunday, September 7, 2014, Westword will host its twentieth annual celebration of the Denver dining scene, DISH, in Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, where many of the favorite restaurants of Cafe Society writers and readers will be serving delectable dishes. Lola Mexican Fish House, for example,…

Range Brings a Taste of the Mild, Wild West to Downtown Denver

Range covers a lot of territory. The restaurant opened this past spring in the new Renaissance Denver Downtown City Center Hotel, and so it’s designed to feed business travelers and offer solace to solo guests looking for a chance to unwind at the bar. But Range was also conceived as…

100 Favorite Dishes: Pork Bulgogi at Dae Gee

No. 79 Pork Bulgogi at Dae Gee 7570 Sheridan Boulevard, Westminster 720-540-0700 Dae Gee’s menu might be a little confusing for a novice to Korean cuisine, and even the well-versed might find a few dishes intimidating (like gohp chang jun gol — beef intestines and tripe). But you can’t go…

Lechuga’s Has Been Sold, Owners Retiring

Lechuga’s, one of the last old-school red-sauce joints lingering in the once Italian-heavy Lower Highland neighborhood (LoHi to hipsters, but simply the northside to longtime residents) has been sold and is throwing a retirement celebration for owners Chuck Lechuga and Rachael Vigil tomorrow. The Lechuga’s building — with its parking…

Dishes of DISH: Spring Salad from Interstate Kitchen

On Sunday, September 7, 2014, Westword will host its twentieth annual celebration of the Denver dining scene, DISH, in Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, where many of the favorite restaurants of Cafe Society writers and readers will be serving delectable dishes.Interstate Kitchen & Bar, for example, will…

Dishes of DISH: Korean Lettuce Wraps from Dae Gee

On Sunday, September 7, 2014, Westword will host its twentieth annual celebration of the Denver dining scene, DISH, in Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, where many of the favorite restaurants of Cafe Society writers and readers will be serving delectable dishes. Dae Gee, named Best Korean Restaurant…